Basic Concept of Dravyaguna

Dravyaguna is an integral part of Ayurveda, which deals comprehensively about rasa, guna virya, vipaka and prabhava (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) of herbs

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Last updated 11 Feb, 2026

Basic Concept of Dravyaguna

Overview

Dravyaguna is a science that tracks the properties, impact, and action of drugs prescribed for ailments. It is a subsidiary branch of Ayurveda that is fundamental in our learning about the efficacy and efficiency of Ayurvedic medicine. The Dravyaguna is the raw materials, manufacturing, and effect of drugs in the healing journey. The word Dravyaguna breaks down in the following way:

Dravya: 'Dravya' translates to 'substance' in Hindi. In the context of Dravyaguna, 'dravya' refers to drugs or medication prescribed as per Ayurveda.

Guna: 'Guna' translates to 'quality' in Hindi. It can be categorized as the stand-out features of a substance or a person.

Modules

Module Name : Dravya as Ahara
Brief : Dravya as ahara refers to the use of substances like herbs and natural materials in one's diet for therapeutic and nutritional purposes according to Ayurvedic principles.
  • Lesson Name : Incompatibility of Ahara and Aushadha dravyas and their toxic manifestation
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Module Name : rashasta Bheshaja (Ideal drug)
Brief : Rasashastra Bheshaja: Ayurvedic ideal; balanced, personalized, holistic; minimal side effects.
  • Lesson Name : Role Of Swasthahitta Dravya and Its Importance in Maintaining a Healthy State of The Body and Mind Part 1
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    1 Video
  • Lesson Name : Role Of Swasthahitta Dravya and Its Importance in Maintaining a Healthy State of The Body and Mind Part 2
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    1 Video